Could you recommend a inexpensive airline to Aruba from San Francisco. Would it be cheaper to fly to Caracas and then take a boat/plane to Aruba or directly to Aruba?

Thanks

Margarete,
In general, getting to Aruba using the flights to Caracas and then Aruba are less expensive if the origin is Europe. I know Lufthanse had a great deal if you do that out of Germany. There aren't any savings to make it worth while to do the Caracas connection if comming out of USA. Aside from it not being cheaper, you might be faced with an overnight stay - at best $150+ (hotel taxi food etc). Forget boat or ferry rides to Aruba. YOu really do not want to explore that unless your sense of adventure is at its highest peak at this point in your life.

I just called Tango Tours Tours for you (local company I use) and they say that the best thing to do is fly out of Los Angeles with American Airlines departing at 6:35 AM to Miami arriving at 3PM and then take a flight with same airline that departs at 4:30 PM and arrives at 7.15PM total cost should be around Afl. 1,599 including all taxes etc. Divide that amount by 1.8 and it should give you a close cost per person flying coach. Depending on the flights and dates you choose, you might be able to shave of an extra $50 or more.

HOpe that helps you out a bit.

Charles
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we fly out of san antonio, but i'm sure there are similar deals in san fran. we got a great deal on continental. if you book on-line through them, they guarantee the best rate. i thought i had them (and the $100 credit) when orbitz had a lower rate, but the continental web-site automatically gave me the same rate. book early and use the travel search engines to make sure you get a good deal. then, book through the airline directly.

Have you looked into charters? I know that ATA charters flights. I would call a travel agent, they would be able to tell you.

Got my tickets through www.skyauction.com
I had been looking for months, finally bid on Easter Sunday and got a US Air flight for $326 from Phila which is a steal.

wow Charles you really went out of your way to track down info for Margarete. What a great person you are!!!!